Livestock Skillathon Study Sessions
Exciting new program. This opportunity is open to youth ages 8-18. To receive the materials youth must complete the …
Animal Agriculture
Nance Family Meat Goat Leadership Institute
Applications are due on April 1, 2021 Billy Nance Family Application A virtual experience for youth interested in the Meat Goat …
East Coast Extravaganza
Swine, Goat, Lamb, Heifer, and Steer Show March 6–7, 2021 Schedule Rules Entry Form Health Guidelines (Please note you will need to complete two …
Anaerobic Digester Systems for NC Farms
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Dairy ASA – Ashley Robbins will be hosting a webinar on February 4, 2021, from noon–1:30 …
2020 State 4-H Livestock Contest Results
Senior Contest Results Sr Ind Overall Sr Team Overall Sr Ind Meat Goats Sr Team Meat Goats Sr Ind Sheep Sr Team Sheep Sr Ind Cattle Sr …
State 4-H Livestock Contest Information
State 4-H Livestock Contest October 31 – Skillathon November 1 – Livestock Judging State Contest Agenda Quiz Bowl contest has been canceled. Entries are …
Yadkin Pesticide Collection Day
Safely dispose of any unwanted pesticides for FREE through the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Yadkin County and the N.C. …
Business of Farming Series
North Carolina Cooperative Extension, along with the Davidson County Community College Small Business Center, will be hosting a “Business …
Livestock Meetings Starting Back
Cattle Management We are so glad to be able to have Livestock Meetings back on our calendars, make plans to …
Sheep & Goat Webinar Series for Beginners
Are you considering raising sheep or goats? Have you recently gotten sheep or goats and need to learn more? N.C. …
Davie Alpaca and Sheep Farmer Profile
In this Davie County farmer profile video, meet Helene Dooley, owner and operator of Skybrooke Farm in Mocksville, North …
Local Food Resource Highlight: NC Choice's Poultry Processing Resource One-Stop-Shop
NC Choices, a Center for Environmental Farming Systems initiative in collaboration with N.C. Cooperative Extension, “promotes sustainable food systems …
North Carolina Junior Beef Roundup Class Information 2020
Heifer and Steer Class Information – Please click on the tab at the bottom of the page for the …
Want to Raise Your Own Chickens?
Benefits of Raising Your Own Chickens If you’re like many consumers, you know the difference between fresh eggs and eggs …
Virtual Livestock Judging & Skillathon Clinics
These clinics are open to any NC youth ages 8-18 and is totally free. To participate youth must register …
Beginner Farmer Online Series
Extension Agents always have clients ask them, “I have some land that I want to do something with. Tell …
"Showing From Home" Virtual Livestock Show
Please see the schedule for the Showing from Home Virtual Livestock Show. Each show will begin at 7 p.m. …
Pest Control From the Past
With the introduction of the Asian Longhorned Tick to our state, we need to take a look back to …
How to Photograph Your Livestock With Jordan Daigle
To help our 4-H’ers prepare for virtual shows we asked Jordan Daigle to come and teach us a little …
Survey to Understand Farmers' Internet Needs
from the survey information The North Carolina Broadband Infrastructure Office, with the Friday Institute at NC State University, is conducting …
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Recent Publications related to Animal Agriculture
Aflatoxins and Animal Food Safety
This factsheet covers the guidelines and mitigation for aflatoxins in animal food in North Carolina.
Making Use of Surplus Milk
This publication provides information on using surplus milk for land application, as a waste product …
1/26/21
2021 North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual
This manual, updated every year, covers pesticide use and safety information, chemical application equipment, fertilizer …
1/13/21
Fetal Programming: Cow Nutrition and its Effects on Calf Performance
Recently, a lot of researchers have demonstrated that cow nutrition can impact more than just …
1/7/21 — Animal Science Facts
Terrestrial Flatworms, Land Planarians & Hammerhead Worms
This factsheet offers information on the identification and management of various flatworms that may be …
12/8/20 — Entomology Insect Notes
Asian Longhorned Tick
The Asian longhorned tick is an invasive tick spreading throughout the eastern US. A native …
12/7/20
Sludge Survey Methods for Anaerobic Lagoons
This publication for lagoon managers and operators describes how to carry out a sludge survey …
11/24/20
Forage Quality Indices for Selecting Hay
This publication provides an overview of the differences in forage quality by reviewing a summary …
11/13/20